Film

‘Styx’ Is a Modern Tragedy
Wolfgang Fischer’s drama is a deliberately paced, yet beautiful masterpiece.
Fareid El Gafy, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2019

Foreign Language Oscars
The Arts Desk gives out recs for great Oscar-nominated foreign language films to check out in advance of this Sunday’s ceremony.
February 22, 2019

Netflix’s Algorithm Toes the Line Between Artistry and Technology
A look into the science behind the endless entertainment we consume from the popular streaming service.
Skye Carroll, Contributing Writer
• February 22, 2019

Netflix Could Be Influencing the Next Election
Everyone complains when celebrities get political, but what happens when the line between entertainment and politics blurs beyond repair?
Dante Sacco, Deputy Arts Editor
• February 19, 2019

‘Sorry Angel’ Unveils the Highs and Lows of Queer Love
The French drama offers an unforgivably beautiful portrait of a gay love affair at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
Claire Fishman, Film and TV Editor
• February 19, 2019

Best Female-Led Comedy Series
Instead of letting you rewatch “Frasier” or “The Office,” the Arts Desk is here to give some TV show recs for shows with female leads that are just as funny and worthy of binge watching.
Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina, Claire Fishman, Arts Desk
• February 15, 2019

‘Sunset’: More Than Just Hats, But Not Much More
“Sunset,” chaotic like an empire falling into war, lacks an affecting story to bring meaning to the mayhem.
Elizabeth Crawford, Staff Writer
• February 14, 2019

‘The Gospel of Eureka’ Delivers an Underwhelming Sermon
The documentary tackles a tense conflict between the Christian and LGBTQ communities in a small town, but doesn’t totally hit the mark on its execution.
Carlo Servito, Contributing Writer
• February 12, 2019

‘Then Came You’ Is a Lackluster Story of Friendship
The dramedy is reminiscent of John Green adaptations like “The Fault in Our Stars,” but is far less emotionally satisfying.
Johnnie Yu, Contributing Writer
• February 12, 2019

‘Russian Doll’ Is an Endlessly Entertaining Binge Watch
The Netflix dramedy series co-created by Amy Poehler has skyrocketed to critical acclaim for its fun and intense storytelling, reminiscent of “Groundhog Day.”
Anna Lee, Staff Writer
• February 11, 2019

Fyre Festival Scam Continues
The music festival scandal that led to a social media riot culminated in two competing documentaries, but even they were unable to escape ethical issues in their production.
Dante Sacco, Staff Writer
• February 11, 2019

Best Movies to Watch While Sick
The Arts Desk gives its film recommendations for the next time you’re feeling a little under the weather.
Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina, Claire Fishman, Arts Desk
• February 8, 2019



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